Executive produced by Robert Redford and Laura Michalchyshyn of Sundance Productions, and award-winning filmmakers Marc Levin and Mark Benjamin of BCTV, Chicagoland is a non-scripted, eight-part original series about a heartland American city. The series will explore where politics and policy meet real people's lives -- in a city generating change and innovation in social policy, education, and public safety -- to meet national and local challenges.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company's SEAGULL Raises Funds for Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 15, 2022
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, in partnership with the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America – Illinois Division, has raised more than $12,600 to support the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine....
Kokandy Productions' Hit Musical CRUEL INTENTIONS: The '90s Musical Extends Two Weeks at The Chopin Theatre
by Grace Cutler - July 06, 2022
Due to popular demand Kokandy Productions’ hit Chicago storefront premiere of Cruel Intentions: The ’90 Musical has added two additional weeks of performances, extending through Sunday, August 21, 2022 at The Chopin Theatre (Studio), 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood....
Season of Concern Cancels Benefit Performance of JERRY'S GIRLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 24, 2022
Season of Concern has canceled its benefit performance of JERRY’S GIRLS that was scheduled at Victory Gardens Theatre on Monday, June 27, 2022. Several people associated with the show have tested positive for COVID....
Winners Announced for 13th Annual August Wilson Monologue and Design Competitions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2022
Out of the 330 total Chicagoland high school students who entered the 13th annual August Wilson Monologue and Design Competitions, Demi Davis from Senn High School prevailed, taking the first-place prize at the Chicago finals earlier this month for her 2-3-minute monologue performance....
Season of Concern to Present One-Night-Only Benefit Performance of JERRY'S GIRLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022
Season of Concern, the emergency fund for Chicago theater artists, will present a one-night-only benefit performance of Jerry’s Girls, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, concepts by Larry Alford, Wayne Cilento, and Jerry Herman, direction by Ken-Matt Martin, and musical direction by Nige...
Kokandy Productions to Present CRUEL INTENTIONS: The '90s Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2022
Kokandy Productions is launching its Tenth Anniversary Season this summer with the Chicago storefront premiere of Cruel Intentions: The ’90 Musical, a flirty and fun, nostalgia-packed show laced with hits from ‘90s including No Doubt, Jewel, Britney Spears, Garbage and many more. ...
Steppenwolf to Stream I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER Audio Play
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 28, 2022
Next month Steppenwolf for Young Adults will rerelease its popular audio adaptation of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, free to all Chicagoland teachers and students April 25–May 22, 2022....
Singer, Storyteller, Lynne Jordan Leaps Into Spring At Raue Center
by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2022
Raue Center's diva in residence, Lynne Jordan, hits the stage with an evening of songs and stories celebrating freedom in all its forms! See Jordan's special brand of storytelling, raw humor, and performance that has made her a favorite daughter of Chicago for over 30 years on April 23, 2022 at 8 pm...
THE SANDRA DELGADO EXPERIENCE Comes To Joe's On Weed Street
by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2022
Following her smash hit La Havana Madrid, Chicago writer, actor, singer and producer Sandra Delgado returns to the stage with The Sandra Delgado Experience (The SDE), a big band music spectacular with a little bit of dancing, a little bit of storytelling and a whole lot of joy. ...
RCSA Presents SEUSSICAL This Summer
by Stephi Wild - March 03, 2022
Raue Center School For The Arts will bring back its popular educational production program RCSA presents…On Stage with not one, but TWO incredible opportunities for both novice and seasoned young performers: “Seussical KIDS” (Grades 2-5) and “Seussical JR.” (Grades 6-12)!...
Skokie Theatre to Present AN EVENING OF LOVE SONGS WITH PASCALE M. TROUILLOT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 19, 2022
Chicagoland singer Pascale M. Trouillot will perform an eclectic blend of music ranging from familiar show tunes to Jazz and Pop standards at the Skokie Theatre in Love Songs From Broadway, Jazz and Pop: An Evening of Love Songs with Pascale M. Trouillot February 14, 2022....
CHRISTMAS KAROL: A HOLIDAY INTERVENTION CABARET to be Presented This December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 05, 2021
A special holiday cabaret called CHRISTMAS KAROL: A HOLIDAY INTERVENTION CABARET will play over two weekends: Thursday, December 9 through Sunday, December 12; and Thursday, December 16 through Sunday, December 19 at the Broadway Theatre, Pride Arts Center, 4139 N. Broadway....
Lyric Opera Of Chicago Announces Paul Gunning As New VP & Chief Marketing Officer
by A.A. Cristi - November 03, 2021
The leadership team at Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced that Paul Gunning will join the company as its new vice president and chief marketing officer. ...
Metropolis Welcomes Chicago Comedians For A Comedy Jam With Lance Richards And Friends
by A.A. Cristi - October 19, 2021
Chicago comedians headline Thanksgiving weekend at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in A Comedy Jam with Lance Richards and Friends November 27, 2021....
Singer, Storyteller, Lynne Jordan Weaves Her Spell At Raue Center
by A.A. Cristi - October 18, 2021
Raue Center’s diva in residence, Lynne Jordan, weaves a magic spell just in time for Halloween! See Jordan’s special brand of storytelling, raw humor, and performance that has made her a favorite daughter of Chicago for over 30 years on October 30 at 8 pm....
Raue Center Heads Back To School With SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR.
by A.A. Cristi - September 23, 2021
Raue Center For The Arts' Sage Studio has announced that it will once again present its educational production program, Sage on Stage! This time, Sage on Stage is heading back to school with a full-scale production of “Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.” on October 9 - 17, 2021. ...
Chicago Sinfonietta Announces One World. One Sound. Revelry!
by A.A. Cristi - August 16, 2021
Chicago Sinfonietta announced the date of its annual ball today. Titled 'One World. One Sound. Revelry!,' the concept strongly ties in to the 34th season theme. In a world composed of myriad languages, cultures, races and religions, nowhere does this rich tapestry show itself better than in Chicago...
Chicago Sinfonietta Announces 2021 Ball
by Stephi Wild - August 16, 2021
The popular event includes a cocktail reception, full orchestral performance with surprise guests, exciting live auction, and Bid-For-A-Cause. The annual ball is a large large source of funding for the organization's nationally acclaimed community and engagement programs and service initiatives that...
Steppenwolf Theatre Commissions Chicago Youth to Create
Artworks for New Arts and Education Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 12, 2021
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced the final artists selected for its Loft Teen Arts Project. The visual art competition provides commissions of $1,500-$2,500 to young Chicagoland artists for original new artworks to be displayed in The Loft....
Chicago Hip Hop Artist Releases New Single 'He's Back'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 04, 2021
Right on time for the summer months, rapper Mercocet gears up to release his uplifting new track produced by Trademark entitled 'He's Back'. An ode to those who bounce back after experiencing sadness or depression, 'He's Back' delivers a buoyancy right in line with the song's deeper meaning...
Metropolis Presents An Evening Of Love Songs With Pascale M. Trouillot
by A.A. Cristi - July 29, 2021
Chicagoland singer Pascale M. Trouillot performs an eclectic blend of music ranging from familiar show tunes to Jazz and Pop standards at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre's indoor theatre in Love Songs From Broadway, Jazz and Pop: An Evening of Love Songs with Pascale M. Trouillot September 11, 202...
Luft Balloons Celebrates Pride Month With “Love Is Love” Pop-up Immersive Experience
by Stephi Wild - June 03, 2021
Chicagoans can stop by Luft Balloons starting June 7 and snap a photo with “Love is Love,” comprised of thousands of multi-colored balloons meant to inspire love, kindness, and self-expression....
Celebrating The State Reopening With Free Jet's Pizza Slices June 10
by A.A. Cristi - June 01, 2021
The State of Illinois is reopening just in time for summer and to celebrate, select Jet's Pizza locations throughout Chicagoland will be offering free Detroit-style slices of their iconic pizza. ...
Steppenwolf Announces The Loft Education Space
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2021
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced initial programming details for The Loft, its first-ever dedicated education space that encompasses the entire fourth floor of Steppenwolf's trailblazing new Arts and Education Center, designed by world-renowned architect Gordon Gill of Adrian Smith + Gordo...
Chicagoland Duo Will Live Stream BEDAZZLING BROADWAY
by Nicole Rosky - May 04, 2021
Come on along and join The Chicagoland Duo for a playful and masterful romp down Broadway! Their latest feature, 'Bedazzling Broadway' will be live-streamed on Broadway on Demand from May 7 to July 7, 2021. ...
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